Diseases

Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop

A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.

These celebrities kept their cancer diagnoses out of the public eye

Some celebrities choose to speak openly about cancer, while others keep their illness private.Here are several celebrities who,...

A new blood test for colorectal cancer just got FDA approval – who should get it?

Adults 45 and older at average risk can now get screened for colorectal cancer with a simple blood test.

NIH finds rare antibodies that could block the red meat allergy triggered by tick bites

NIH scientists have found antibodies that blocked the immune response behind the red meat allergy in the lab.

Measles has killed a US adult for the first time in 2026

An unvaccinated 40-year-old in Pennsylvania is the third US measles death of 2026.

Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop

A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.

These celebrities kept their cancer diagnoses out of the public eye

Some celebrities choose to speak openly about cancer, while others keep their illness private.Here are several celebrities who,...

A new blood test for colorectal cancer just got FDA approval – who should get it?

Adults 45 and older at average risk can now get screened for colorectal cancer with a simple blood test.

NIH finds rare antibodies that could block the red meat allergy triggered by tick bites

NIH scientists have found antibodies that blocked the immune response behind the red meat allergy in the lab.

A daily cup of coffee may be linked to lower mortality in colon cancer

New research points to a possible factor that may influence the development of a serious disease.

TV star Sandra Lee thought the symptoms were harmless — suffered a stroke

Dermatologist Sandra Lee was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke while filming her TV show. She is now sharing her experience to...

Scientists explore new way to spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms

A simple blood test may spot Alzheimer’s years before any symptoms appear.

Early symptoms of fatty liver disease as cases set to hit 1.8 billion by 2050

A silent liver condition is rising worldwide, with subtle symptoms many people overlook until it’s too late.

New injection could change arthritis treatment

An experimental injection may help the body repair joint damage, offering new hope for osteoarthritis treatment.

New research: The gut may be key to slowing cognitive decline

New research shows that gut bacteria can influence memory and cognitive abilities.